Charlie Hunnam Says Losing His Spot in the Fifty Shades Movie Was "Heartbreaking"

Poor thing; pass the Kleenex.

Hunnam spoke with Life & Style at the Huading Film Awards over the weekend about his decision to quit the Fifty Shades of Grey movie — reportedly over scheduling conflicts with his show Sons of Anarchy. And he's very sad about how it all panned out. "When you put the time into something like that and a character comes alive in your mind ... it was definitely kind of heartbreaking having to say good-bye and not bring it to life." Hunnam thought he'd have done a great job playing Christian Grey too, saying he had "an interesting take" on the kinky billionaire. ("Interesting" is a worryingly vague descriptor though, I'd prefer "sexpot.")

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That said, Hunnam won't let his sadness interfere with the movie's success. He said he'll totally attend the premiere if he lands an invite, and if not, he'll "go and buy some tickets on opening night." Just another reason to get excited for your trip to the cinema next Valentine's Day, then.